- Guava tree is heavy feeder, so it should be fertilized every 1-2 months when it is young; thereafter 3-4 times a year
- Time of fertilizer application depends on the region and crop variety.
- In north India, fertilizer is applied in the first week of May for rainy season crop
- In first week of July for winter season crop.
- The plants are manured twice a year, first during June-July and second by during October.
- For each feeding, scatter the fertilizer evenly on the ground, starting a foot (30 cm.) from the trunk, then spreading out to the tree drip line
- In case of young plants, the fertilizers may be applied in circular trench along the periphery of the root zone.
- In case of older plants the fertilizers may be broadcasted over a radius of 120cm from the base and forked in lightly without damaging the roots.
- The organic manure may be applied as mulch on the surface.
- A fertilizer high in potassium is the best fertilizer for guava trees to increase fruit production.
- I feed my guava plant with a liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season.
- Always water your guava plant after fertilizing to minimize the risk of burns
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